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  1. Popular Boy Names 1947

Classic names that peaked in 1947 — now making a comeback. Vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years.

Quick facts: names popular in 1947

  • 1,167 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1947
  • 869 girl names and 443 boy names are associated with 1947
  • Names from 1947 are now old enough to be entering their revival window
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1945, 1946, 1948, 1949

Popular Boy Names 1947

74 boy names that peaked in popularity around 1947

#99
Ireland↑ Rising
Irish
#281
English
God is gracious
#310
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#363
Greece
Crown or Garland
#416
American
affectionate or sea
#445
France
Son of the king
#509
United Kingdom
A surname of English origin, meaning 'hard village'.
#509
English
Peaceful raven
#516
Sweden
lime tree
#521
American
From the name of the French-born American naval officer Stephen Decatur, symbolizing bravery and honor.
#522
English
lively, energetic
#526
Spain
The name Esiquio is derived from the Greek name 'Ezekiel,' meaning 'God strengthens.'
#529
American
A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.
#542
American
Derived from the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.
#542
Scottish
famous ruler or wealthy
#553
American
brave ruler
#561
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#563
American
pledge, promise
#566
American
Hebrew
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#571
Scotland
Scottish
#572
American
English
#573
Arabic
Arabic
#579
American
Bright heart
#590
American
valley with a glen
#611
American
YHWH is exalted
#617
Greece
glory of the people
#621
American
a variant of the Old English name Tild, meaning 'people's ruler'.
#622
Ireland
the tender one
#624
American
English
#626
American
Rule with counsel
#644
English
Greek
#644
Greece
leaf
#645
Italy
bright or famous filled with brightness
#645
American
English
#646
Scandinavian Countries
defender of mankind
#651
English
Germanic
#656
English↑ Rising
son of
#661
English
from the land of the court
#669
American
a blend of names like Arlen and Lester, suggesting noble origin
#675
American
Beautiful serpent
#676
American
Strong ruler, mighty power
#677
Denmark
resolute protector
#686
American
to rule
#693
Scottish
Dark and proud.
#697
English
Derived as a diminutive of Edward, meaning 'wealthy guardian'.
#711
American
English
#712
USA
English
#715
France
white or fair
#716
Irish
Of the land of the ferns
#718
American
From the land of the kings.
#718
American
a variant of the name Jerris
#726
Ireland
Light, torch, bright one
#726
English
wagon maker; one who builds carts
#730
Spain
Spirit
#730
English
From the meadow near the river
#744
Israel
joy; song
#745
Spain
Spanish
#747
American
a combination of Ray and 'nella', meaning 'counselor or protector'
#751
English
Who is like God?
#753
Italy
red-haired
#757
English
divine
#757
Scotland
from the thicket
#758
England
Old English
#758
English
God's promise; God's pledge
#769
American
blessed ring
#771
American
From the lake ford.
#772
American
Strong as a boar
#772
Hebrew
Hebrew
#773
American
cher
#778
American
English
#789
English
To read or one who reads.
#790
American
of uncertain origin; may be linked to 'Wilsey' as a place name.
#791
English
valley man